Film

Something for Joey

1977 · 1h 36m · TV Movie · Drama

IMDb

7.9

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey, who has leukemia. John and Joey's bond is a strong one. Joey hangs out with John in the Penn State locker room, and inspires him to be the top college football player in the country. Their bond knows no boundaries and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.

Geraldine Page

Ann Cappelletti

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

John Cappelletti Sr

Marc Singer

John Cappelletti

Jeff Lynas

Joey Cappelletti

Linda Kelsey

Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator

Brian Farrell

Marty Cappelletti

Kathleen Beller

Jean Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg

Mike Cappelletti

Paul Picerni

Joe Paterno

Stephen Parr

Eddie O'Neil

June Dayton

Mrs. Frome

James Karen

Dr. Wingreen

David Garfield

Dr. Klunick

Kevin McKenzie

Mark

Odessa Cleveland

Judy

Mel Gallagher

Steve

• Lou AntonioDirector
• Jerry McNeelyWriter · Producer
• Gayne RescherDirector of Photography
• David ShireOriginal Music Composer
• Gary GriffinEditor

Release date

April 6, 1977

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

TV Movie, Drama

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